The Cynthia Elkins Foundation
Invitation OnlySchererville, Indiana · EIN 36-4118927 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
94% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | General use | $225,000 |
| United States Holocaust Museum | Washington, DC | General use | $100,000 |
| Brave Space Alliance | Chicago, IL | General use | $39,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $36,000 |
| Nssra Foundation | Highland Park, IL | General use | $25,000 |
| Marian University | Indianapolis, IN | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Western Golf Association Evans Scho | Glenview, IL | General use | $21,500 |
| The Art Center of Highland Park | Highland Park, IL | General use | $20,000 |
| Canopy Center | Madison, WI | General purpose | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado | New York, NY | General use | $18,000 |
| Pat Tillman Foundation | Chicago, IL | General use | $15,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | General use | $10,000 |
| The Nora Project | Montgomery, IL | General use | $10,000 |
| Center for Enriched Living | Riverwoods, IL | General use | $5,000 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Foundation | Fort Lauderdale, FL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Guadalupe Center | Immokalee, FL | General use | $3,000 |
| Northshore University Health System | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Stonington, CT | General purpose | $2,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | General purpose | $1,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($162,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $745,500 | 27 |
| 2023 | $750,800 | 41 |
| 2022 | $682,000 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601919349100310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4118927
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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